For most high schoolers, junior year is important -- both academically and athletically -- as they begin to think about the future.
College programs are paying more attention as they put together their recruiting lists. A strong junior cross country season, combined with a successful track season, can attract the attention of coaches who are looking to make offers and convince athletes to sign with their schools.
Below, we look at five girls who helped their recruiting profiles with strong junior years. These girls were all on MileSplit's top 50 recruiting rankings that were published last week, but they were unranked on the previous rankings in January.

Related Links:
The Class of 2026's Top 50 Girls Recruits
The Class of 2025's Top 50 Girls Recruits
The Class of 2024's Top 50 Girls Recruits
